Updating iOS when away from base computer

I am on extended absence from the U.S. (and my iMAC) but took my iPod Touch with me, satisfied with its current library of music and photos. But now it won't download most applications because they require at least iOS 3.x and many podcasts will no longer play, presumably for the same reason.
Is there any way to update my iOS from another computer at my present location without losing all my music and photos? When I try, there's always a warning that they will be lost. For that matter, given that hundreds of thousands of apps can be downloaded directly, why doesn't Apple make iOS updates available through the App Store?

Welcome to the discussions,
When I try, there's always a warning that they will be lost
Changing your computer will always have this effect. To save your apps and media, back up manually, here's how to:
Make sure your new computer is authorized in iTunes. Disable autosync in itunes, connect your ipod, right click on it in the device list and choose backup.
This will save data, pictures and settings to itunes. See what's included in this backup here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Transfer your purchases the same way to copy all apps and bought media from the Store to your computer.
Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your ipod got wiped during the first sync.
The rest of the data can be restored from the backup you made after you upgraded your ipod to 3.1
Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
More info on your software update can be found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052
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